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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe notice as he is in the convent?
(a) The lack of religious artifacts.
(b) The fact that there are no nuns to be seen.
(c) Its structure and tactical points.
(d) That it is barely standing.

2. What does Sharpe urge to Farthingdale?
(a) To stay in the proximity of the convent.
(b) Caution and restraint.
(c) Nothing.
(d) To attack the castle.

3. What was the castle originally?
(a) A Portugal outpost.
(b) A wealthy landowner's summer place.
(c) A small Spanish garrison.
(d) The Duke's residence.

4. What do the French think about Sharpe's forces?
(a) He has no artillery.
(b) He has mostly cavalry.
(c) He has about 2000 men.
(d) He doesn't have enough rifle units to matter.

5. What do Sharpe and Harper look at when surveying the convent?
(a) Look at it for tactical defense.
(b) The beautiful art.
(c) For any tunnel out of the convent.
(d) Where the nuns might be hidden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will assist Sharpe in rescuing the women?

2. What does Farthingdale announce at the war council?

3. What does Josefina say about Lord Farthingdale and her past?

4. What does Sharpe discover about Hakeswill after the convent is secured?

5. Why does Lord Farthingdale take command of the forces when he arrives?

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